1Deptt. of Forensic Medicine, M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala-133203
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Uncontrolled increase in rape incidences all over India especially in Delhi, ironically called a ‘Rape Capital’. The number of alleged rapes reported in 2004 crossed the 500 mark, for the first time in the Capital's history1 spurt in incidences of rape, especially against foreigners attracted attention of media both at national and international levels. A 36 years old Swiss Diplomat was abducted and raped in her car on October 14, 2003. On March 15, 2004 a businessman at Deer Park in Safdarjung Enclave allegedly raped a 20 years old Fiji student. On March 17, 2004 a 59 years old Australian tourist was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by a taxi driver near IGI Airport, barely a couple of hours after she landed from Brisbane.2 This paper deals with recent advances made in Indian rape laws in 2005, a brief review of amendments done in 1983 and role of DNA profile in rape cases, their impact in controlling the most heinous crime against humanity i.e. ‘Rape’.
Crime, Heinous, Human Rights, Humanity, Rape
